Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)
About the role
Life Care of Puyallup is centrally located by the Evergreen State Fairgrounds. Our team is built up of caring and compassionate caregivers that truly care for the team and for the residents. We are a 4 and 5-Star quality-rated facility that offers inpatient and outpatient rehab services, short-term and long-term care along with skilled nursing, all in one.
Job Type
Full-Time
Wage Range
$40.00-$46.00
Schedules Available
- FT Day Shift
Benefits
- Full-time Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one
- Life insurance, short/long term disability
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts
Setting & Population Served
Life Care Centers of America facilities operate Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide: Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together A diverse patient population including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs
Position Summary
The LPN Unit Care Coordinator is responsible for supervising, implementing, coordinating, and managing patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others on his/her respective unit in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements
- Attended an accredited LPN program
- Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
Specific Job Requirements
- Advanced knowledge in field of practice
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
- Effectively direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs to provide leadership on the floor
- Chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner
- Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care and services through interpersonal contact which allows patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well being
- Accurately prepare and administer medication as ordered by a physician
- Respond in a leadership capacity to emergency situations related to patient and staff safety
- Cookout patient care plans and services with RN
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
An Equal Opportunity Employer